Four women organising events to raise money for children's charities

Four women are running community events under the High Five Project to raise at least £500 for each of five children's charities by the end of 2026, and a Wine Tasting 'Call My Bluff' is scheduled for 7pm on Saturday 7 March at Fairford Community Centre.

Four women are organising a series of community events to raise money for the High Five Project. The project aims to secure at least £500 for each of five children's charities by the end of 2026. The charities named are The Magic Breakfast, Glos Young Carers, The Rainbow Trust, Smile Train, and Home Start Cotswolds. Planned events include a mix of social, musical and exercise activities intended to involve local groups and visitors. Planned events and details: - The group's goal is to raise a minimum of £500 for each of five children's charities by the end of 2026. - A Wine Tasting 'Call My Bluff' is set for Saturday 7 March at 7pm in Fairford Community Centre; tickets cost £10 in cash from the Church Office at Fairford Community Centre. - St Mary's Church, Fairford will host a 'Music and Songs of Praise' evening with the church choir, friends and a guest soprano, and hymns chosen by the congregation. - A relaxed foodie gathering is planned as part of the programme for people who enjoy food-focused social events. - Poulton Village Hall runs a weekly 'Dancercise' group on Tuesdays from 10.30am to 11.30am with music from the 1960s to the 1980s; the session fee is £3 and proceeds go to the High Five Project. - Residents can view the project booklet at St Mary's Church, Fairford, or consult the church website for information about the fundraising activities. Summary: The events are intended to raise funds for five named children's charities while engaging the local community through a variety of gatherings. Several activities are scheduled in the coming weeks, including the wine-tasting on 7 March and ongoing Dancercise sessions. Organisers aim to reach their fundraising targets by the end of 2026.